Harman-Kardon Explore Connections for the Harman Kardon AVR 3600 Audio Receiver

CONNECTIONS

NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multi-

Analog audio

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channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con- nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.

The AVR 3600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080p resolution.

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.

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Figure 7 – Analog Audio

The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con- nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection. Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player for more information and see page 30.

Figure 4 – HDMI Connection

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one of the analog video connections (composite or component video) and a separate audio connection.

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange.

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio

Front Surround Center

White Blue Green

Subwoofer

Red Gray Purple

Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5.

Coaxial digital	Coaxial
audio cable

Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is insert- ed. Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.

Optical

Optical digital audio cable

Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7.

For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may make both connections.

The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation, as the AVR 3600’s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2- channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen- ing area. The AVR 3600 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.

You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy- right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

The AVR 3600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connec- tion for The Bridge III docking station for iPod or iPhone. If you own a docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), iPhone or iPhone 3G, connect The Bridge III (included) to The Bridge III port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge III, and you may listen to your audio materials through your high- performance audio system. You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod that supports video browsing or iPhone. Use the AVR 3600 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge III outputs analog audio to the AVR 3600, and is available to the multizone system.

THE BRIDGE Figure 9 – The Bridge III port

Video Connections

Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source).

Digital Video

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.

Analog Video

There are two types of analog video connections used on the AVR 3600: composite video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog

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